The second of three French Malbecs we will be reviewing this week. Monday’s Vinitro didn’t seem to ruffle feathers or soothe them. This bottle from the Cahors region was aged one year in concrete vats, so there are a few assumptions we already have in mind. Let’s go.
Nose: Of course, there’s no oak influence so the usual notes
of vanilla, spice, and oak are replaced with big bursts of black currant and violet
before red fruit opens up. A little touch of blackberry after a few more
minutes of sitting and swirling.
Palate: Comes in with blackberry, violet, and currant. Very
approachable with big and velvety tannins. Fruitier on second and third sips
and less floral. A bit of minerality emerges as well.
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